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James A. Bishop (PhD candidate, Department for the Study of Religions, University of Cape Town)

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February 17, 2026 James Bishop

The Followers of Jesus: Mary Magdalene

February 15, 2026 James Bishop

The Followers of Jesus: James and John, the Sons of Zebedee

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 James Bishop

David F. Strauss: Theologian and Forerunner of Historical Jesus Skepticism

January 25, 2026 James Bishop

The Historical Jesus in the Gospel of John and Differences from the Synoptics

January 24, 2026January 25, 2026 James Bishop

The Followers of Jesus: Judas Iscariot, the Betrayer

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 James Bishop

Who were the Jewish Zealots in the First Century CE?

August 31, 2024 James Bishop

Banditry in the Time of Jesus: “Crisis Points” and Full Rebellion Against Rome

June 25, 2024 James Bishop

The Historical Jesus and the Criterion of Dissimilarity

May 22, 2024 James Bishop

Who were the Sadducees During the Time of Jesus? 

May 20, 2024 James Bishop

The Historical Context of Jesus: Roman Rule in Palestine 

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